Larry Brown Biography

Fast Facts

• Became the fourth-winningest coach in the history of the NBA
• Was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2002
• Averaged 11․8 points while playing basketball at the University of North Carolina
• His brother Herb Brown is a longtime NBA and college coach and served on his staff while he coached for Detroit
• Had a five-year playing career in the ABA before turning to coaching
• Quote: "[on coaching the New York Knicks] "I know it's not going to be easy, but nothing worthwhile is supposed to be easy․""
• Quote: "I've grown up playing for some incredible coaches, and I don't think anybody's ever been as fortunate as I have in terms of the people I've been allowed to play under, coach under, or be involved with․"
• Found success coaching such NBA teams as the Philadelphia 76ers and the Detroit Pistons
• Known as one of the greatest basketball teachers in history
• In his free time, he is an avid golfer